Large v Small Edge Lettering - UK 2009 1£ Coin

Has anyone noticed the variation in size of edge lettering on £1 coins?

Both coins have lettering the correct way up on the obverse up. 

 It is not the size, as in height, it is depth. In my opinion. 

Yes, that may be a better explanation of this.  Not so sure if it's enough of a substantial variation to warrant adding to the catalogue though, but I am now starting to compare all of my £1 edges to see if there are any more.

Posted by ZacUK on 12-Apr-2023, 19:55

It is not the size, as in height, it is depth. In my opinion. 

Is this worth a mention under the ‘Comments’ section, if only on this specific coin's page alone?  Happy for the photos to be used.

LDC

We need to see clear obverse and reverse of the coins to show it's not a fake. Strange Edge inscription is a normal feature of fake old £1 coins. 

Indeed, fake £1s are relatively easy to spot, as the vast majority have poor definition across most of the surface detail.  However, any edge lettering tends to be very irregular as it was quite difficult to recreate the lètters used by the Royal Mint and get them lined up straight - therefore easy to spot from the side.  For that reason, most forgers tended to use issues with a non worded edge (i.e the bridges issues ).  The coins pictured are definitely genuine.

I have a number of examples of forged £1 coins and interestingly they all tend to feel quite soapy.  

If proven not fake, then feel free to send modification request to a referee for commen addition. I think however that this is just part of manufacturing.

There is nothing for me to do as an admin, so I am closing “closing" the ticket.